Foothills Middle vs Highland Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 856 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Highland Oaks Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
655 students
| Measure | Foothills Middle Arcadia, California | Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 1,334 | #318 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1567 of 15,369 | #5366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 650 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.5 vs 79.3).
- •Foothills Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 24.2%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.4).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 650.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foothills Middle better than Highland Oaks Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Foothills Middle and Highland Oaks Elementary?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Middle: 650. Highland Oaks Elementary: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Middle and Highland Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Foothills Middle is 80th of 1,334 and Highland Oaks Elementary is 318th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).